Bitter (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold; "bitter cold"; "a biting wind".
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Meaning 2
Marked by strong resentment or cynicism; "an acrimonious dispute"; "bitter about the divorce".
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Meaning 3
Harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"; "a sulfurous denunciation"; "a vitriolic critique".
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Meaning 4
Causing a sharp and acrid taste experience; "quinine is bitter".
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Meaning 5
Proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity; "a bitter struggle"; "bitter enemies".
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Meaning 6
Expressive of severe grief or regret; "shed bitter tears".
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Meaning 7
Very difficult to accept or bear; "the bitter truth"; "a bitter sorrow".
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